The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-02

their beloved Kaiser. The students Of the
various universities and colleges marched
by the Imperial palace, from q window OF
which the Emperor reviewed them. The
students cheercd vociferously as they
passed and the utmost enthusiasm pre-
vailed, amounting to perfect ovation The
Emperor bowed frequently ns the students
filed by. They sang and the bands played
the national anthem. A number OF mounted
students led the procession. Those who
brought up the rear were also mounted
The Imperial family and the royal guests
drove in procession to the palace to tender
their congratulations. They were loudly
cheered by the crowds.
The authorities of the municipality Of
Berlin proceeded in procession in the
morning from the Town Hall to the church
Of st. Nicholas to participate in the COM
municative services celebrated in that edi-
fee. The procession was accompanied by
bands of music, trumpeters, ETC., and pre-
sented q gorgeous appearance. AS the
clergy and the members Of the municipal
government, each attired in his robes Of
office, entered the church, the organ pealed
forth hymn Of thanksgiving, and great
shout went up from the crowd surrounding
the building. The musical part Of the serv-
ices were strikingly appropriate and the
festival sermon panegyric OF the aged
Emperor.
At noon royal salute was fired in tho
Koenigs Platz, and at ono o'clock Prince
Bismarck and General Won Moltke arrived
at the palace and congratulated the Kaiser.
They were enthusiastically chsered on their
way to and from the palace, and acknowl-
edged the ovation by repeatedly raising
their head covering and bowling to the null
titudc.
The day was celebrated in every town in
Germany.
The scenes during the evening were mag
niticent beyond description. The entire
city was illuminated, largo number Of
luminous decorations being costly and
unique, and the sky seemed ablaze with
rockets and every conceivable species Of
fireworks. The most superb spectacle Of
all was exhibited in front of the Academy
Of Arts, and consisted OF huge picture
three hundred feet long and sixty feet high,
depicting some of the most interesting and
important events Of the Emperor's life.
Prince Bismarck and Count Won Moltke,
it Is said, have received most munificent re-
wards for their invaluable service tc the
Stste, the character of which, however, is
as yet unknown to the public, and all Of the
secretaries of departments ministers of
the Empire) have been decorated.
The Emperor received a deputation OF the
Imperial household in the evening and in q
speech Of thanks for their congratulations
said: II have reached this age by the grace
Of God. II the Lord helps me and wants
mo to, may live to see another year."
The Emperor conferred decorations upon
Herren Van Puttkamer, Won Betticher,
Won Gossler, Won Schellendorf and Won
Schalz, DR.. Lucius, General Won Caprivi,
Count Nesselrode and Count Herbert Bis
marck.
The Emperor announced at the Imperial
reception, held at the palace in the after
noon, the bethrothal Of Prince Henry,
second son of the Crown Prince of Prussia,
to Princess Irene Of Hesse. After the re-
ception the Emperor and Empress attended
the family dinner given by the Crown
Prince, Frederick William, at his palace.
Rain fell during the night, but it did not
, suffice to interfere with the reioicings of
the people who crowded the streets until u
late hour, cheering, singing and admiring
tho illuminations, which were unquestiona-
bly, more beautiful and extensive than any
hitherto seen in the capital, The Emperor
was repeatedly compelled to appear at the
windows Of the palace during the evening
to acknowledge the greetings of the people.
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